Serra Acar, Ph.D.

Acar 1 Serra Acar, Ph.D. acars@wou.edu Education Degree Awarded Program of Study Ph.D. 2013 Early Intervention Program, Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences, M.Ed. 2010 Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development Program, Department of Specialized Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro B.A. 2003 Early Childhood Education Program, Primary Education Department, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey Research Interests Family-centered practices in early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE), developmental screening and assessment, personnel preparation, and program evaluation. Professional Experience Date Positions Held 2014 - Present Project Specialist 1) Project Preparing Early Childhood Professionals for Inclusion, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) 2) Project Executive Functioning, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) The Research Institute, Western Oregon University 2014 - Present Instructor Special Education Program Portland State University Winter 2014 - Summer 2014 Volunteer Translator Translation of Assure Baby s Physical Development for Pathways Organization Fall 2011 - June 2013 June 2011 - June 2013 Co-Instructor (Supervised College Teaching) Early Intervention Program Clinical Supervisor (Graduate Teaching Fellow) Early Intervention Program

Acar 2 June 2011 - June 2012 Building on Opportunities for Summer Teaching (BOOST) Supervisor Early Intervention Program 2008-2010 Graduate Assistant Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development Program University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina 2005-2008 Volunteer Preschool Teacher American Turkish Association Preschool Cary, North Carolina 2006 Volunteer Translator Tohum Autism Foundation Istanbul, Turkey 2003-2005 Preschool Teacher Joyfull House Istanbul, Turkey 2000-2001 Volunteer Creative Drama Teacher The Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey Izmit, Turkey Grant Experience Acar, S. (2013). Davis-Bricker Grant For Student Research, College of Education,, (Internal Research Grant Received; $1,700). Spring, 2013. Acar, S. (2013). Boone Conference Travel Grant, College of Education, University of Oregon, (Internal Professional Development Travel Received; $500). Spring, 2013. Acar, S. (2011). Identification and Referral of Premature Infants Project (IR-PIP). A validity and reliability study of Ages and Stages Questionnaires-Third edition (ASQ-3) for the preterm infants. Institute of Education Sciences, Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education Research Grants, Goal: Measurement (CFDA NUMBER: 84.324A). ($ 345,239 for 2011-2013). (Not submitted, supervised by Dr. Kame euni.). Role: Co-Investigator. Research Experience Date Fall 2011 - Fall 2013 Positions Held Principal Investigator Project: Development, Validity, and Utility of Family- Centered Practices Profile

Acar 3 Dissertation research, Project: A State Analysis of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Programs in Oregon Project: Early Childhood Special Education Training in Turkey: Survey of Teacher Training Programs Project: Prediction of Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Third Edition s scores based on the maternal risk factors and family demographics by preforming multiple regression methodology Winter 2013 Summer 2012 Research Assistant Project: Division of Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices Revision Workgroup Area: Assessment Project: Transformation of early intervention master s program to an online format with Dr. Clifford in University of Oregon Team Member Project: Oregon Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Workgroup with Dr. Squires in Reviewed: Kindergarten Readiness Assessment-Literacy (KRA-L), Qualls Early Learning Inventory (QELI), Early Development Instrument (EDI), and Social Skills Improvement System (SSIS) Rating Scales Summer 2012 Supervisor, data collector Project: Group video feedback to promote teacher mediated language intervention with Dr. Machalicek in University of Oregon Publications Acar, S. & Akamoglu, Y. (2014). Practices for parent participation in early intervention/ early childhood special education. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education. 6(1), 80-101. Acar, S., Hansen, S., Dolata, J., & Chen, C. (2014). An overview of developmental screening: Implications for practice. Baskent University Journal of Education. 1(1), 9-18. Presentations Blasco, P., Ryan, C., & Acar, S. (June, 2015). Understanding the needs of underrepresented students in a blended program. NAEYC S 2015 National Institute for Early Childhood Professionals. New Orleans, LA. Acar, S. (October, 2014). Effective data sharing practices with families. Workshop presentation: DEC s 30 th Annual International Conference On Young Children

Acar 4 With Special Needs & Their Families. St. Lois, MO. Acar, S. & Batz, R. (October, 2014). Situational analysis of early intervention practices in Turkey and Guatemala. Poster presentation: DEC s 30 th Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families. St. Lois, MO. Acar, S. (September, 2014). Teaching Children with Autism. Workshop presentation: Albina Head Start Program, Portland, OR. Acar, S. (August, 2014). Strategies for increasing family engagement in early intervention/early childhood special education. Workshop presentation: Early Childhood Inclusion Summer Institute. Monmouth, OR. Acar, S. & Batz, R. (April, 2014). Multiple perspectives: Being an early childhood special educator in Turkey and Guatemala. Paper presentation: Council for Exceptional Children 2014 Convention and Expo. Philadelphia, PA. Acar, S. (April, 2014). Parents as equal partners in early intervention. Poster presentation: Council for Exceptional Children 2014 Convention and Expo. Philadelphia, PA. Acar, S. & Sert, N. (April, 2014). Developing inclusive education practices in Turkey. Training session: International Congress on Early Childhood Intervention. Antalya, Turkey. Acar, S. & Batz, R. (April, 2014). Early intervention research and policy initiatives in Turkey and Guatemala. Poster presentation: Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Conference 2014 Special Topic Meeting: Strengthening Connections Among Child Family Research, Policy and Practice. Alexandria, VA. Acar, S. & Squires, J. (February, 2014). Family-Centered Practices Profile: A development and validation study. Poster presentation: Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention (CRIEI). San Diego, CA. Acar, S. & Squires, J. (December, 2013). Identification of social-emotional delays among young children. Poster presentation: Zero to Three 28 th National Training Institute Conference. San Antonio, TX. Acar, S. & Hansen. S. (November, 2013). Professional and family partnerships during early intervention. Workshop: National Association for the Education of Young Children s 2013 Annual Conference and Expo. Washington, DC. Acar, S. (October, 2013). Strategies for working effectively with interpreters and translators during early intervention. Poster presentation: DEC s 29 th Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families. San Francisco, CA.

Acar 5 Acar, S. & Hansen, S. (March, 2013). Synthesis of developmental screening tools: Early detection of autism spectrum disorders. Poster presentation: Graduate Student Research Forum,. Eugene, OR. Acar, S. (May, 2013). Partnership opportunities: Working with diverse families in early intervention. Workshop: Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity. Honolulu, HI. Acar, S. & Squires, J. (April, 2013). Application of risk factors in predicting Ages and Stages Questionnaire-Third Edition. Poster presentation: Society for Research in Child Development Conference (SRCD). Seattle, WA. Acar, S. (April, 2013). Early childhood special education training in Turkey: Survey of teacher training programs. Poster presentation: Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX. Acar, S. & Baker, A. (April, 2013). A state analysis of early intervention/early childhood special education programs in Oregon. Poster presentation: Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX. Baker, A. & Acar, S. (April, 2013). Steps toward inclusion: Strategies for early childhood professionals. Poster presentation: Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention and Expo. San Antonio, TX. Acar, S. (November, 2012) Strategies for working with vulnerable families. Training session: 2012 Parents as Teachers Conference for Early Childhood Professionals. St. Lois, MO. Acar, S. & Akamoglu, Y. (October, 2012). Supporting communication skills of children with autism. Training session: Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Fall Conference. Portland, OR. Acar, S. & Baker, A. (October, 2012). Inclusive classrooms: Organizing space, materials, and time. Training session: Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Fall Conference. Portland, OR. Acar, S., Baker, A., & Akamoglu, Y. (September, 2012). Family involvement in early childhood special education: Implications for practice. Research paper presentation: 3 rd International Congress of Early Childhood Education. Adana, Turkey. Acar, S., Baker, A., & Akamoglu, Y. (September, 2012). Quality indicators of inclusive early childhood classrooms. Research paper presentation: 3 rd International Congress of Early Childhood Education. Adana, Turkey. Acar, S. & Baker, A. (April, 2012). An activity-based approach to early intervention. Workshop: The Central Oregon Chapter of the Oregon Association for the

Acar 6 Education of Young Children Spring Conference. Bend, OR. Baker, A. & Acar, S. (April, 2012). Through the looking glass: Observing and documenting children s learning. Workshop: Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Spring Conference. Eugene, OR. Acar, S., Bonanomi, B., & Baldwin, N. (May, 2012). Reflections from the field: Effective home visits. Training session: Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Spring Conference. Eugene, OR. Acar, S. & Baker, A. (October, 2011). Promoting father involvement in early childhood education. Training session: Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Fall Conference. Portland, OR. Acar, S. (September, 2011). Special education services in Turkey. Global Welcome Luncheon for Special Education Students,. Eugene, OR. Moxley, K., Pribble, L., & Acar, S. (April, 2011). Using the Social Emotional Assessment Measure (SEAM) to meet the needs of children and families. Training session: Oregon DEC Regional Early Childhood Forum, University of Oregon. Eugene, OR. Acar, S., Kaleese, C., & Chen, C-I. (April, 2011). Working with culturally and linguistically diverse families. Training session: Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Spring Conference. Eugene, OR. Accepted Acar, S., Stanley, M. & Blasco, P. Traditional assessment methods and executive functioning for children born low birth weight. DEC s 31 st Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families, Atlanta, GA. Stanley, M. & Acar, S. Foundation funding to support project work with children and their families. DEC s 31 st Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families, Atlanta, GA. Ryerson, A., Acar, S., & Brownell, C. Building meaningful relationship through family engagement. DEC s 31 st Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families, Atlanta, GA. Acar, S. & Bland C. Doing what is right for preservice professionals. DEC s 31 st Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families, Atlanta, GA. Smith, J., Blasco, B., Squires, J., Keilty, B., Frantz, R., & Acar, S. Supporting early intervention for infants born early and their families. DEC s 31 st Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families, Atlanta, GA. Glasenapp, G., Stanley, M. & Acar, S. Quality rating improvement systems and

Acar 7 inclusive practices: one state's approach. DEC s 31 st Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families, Atlanta, GA. Acar, S., Stanley, M. & Blasco, P. Traditional assessment methods and executive functioning for children born low birth weight. DEC s 31 st Annual International Conference On Young Children With Special Needs & Their Families, Atlanta, GA. Acar, S., Blasco, P., & Stanley, M. Executive function in infants and toddlers born low birth weight (LBW) and preterm. ZERO TO THREE s 30th National Training Institute (NTI) in Seattle, WA. Blasco, P., Acar, S., & Stanley, M. Activities and strategies that support components of executive function. ZERO TO THREE s 30th National Training Institute (NTI) in Seattle, WA. University Teaching Experience ED 552: Issues in Early Childhood and Inclusive Education, Portland State University SPED 585: Instructional Strategies I: EI/ECSE, Portland State University SPED 586: Instructional Strategies II: EI/ECSE, Portland State University SPED 680: Foundations in EI/ECSE, SPED 682: Assessment and Evaluation in EI/ECSE, SPED 683: Curriculum in EI/ECSE, Editorial Board 2015 Proposal reviewer, Division for Early Childhood Conference Strand(s): Research and Policy 2014-2015 Proposal reviver, Teacher Education Division 2014 Guest reviewer, Young Exceptional Children 2014 Reviewer, Young Exceptional Children Monograph #16 Blending Practices to Strengthen Quality Early Learning Programs for All Children 2014 Proposal reviewer, Division for Early Childhood Conference Strand(s): Practice 2013-2014 Guest Reviewer, Developmental Neurorehabilitation 2013-2014 Student Editorial Board Member, Young Exceptional Children 2012-2014 Proposal reviewer, Council for Exceptional Children Convention & Expo Conference Strand(s): Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners 2012 Grant Reviewer, Council for Exceptional Children Oregon

Acar 8 University Service Fall 2012 - June 2013 Fall 2012 Division Graduate School Advisory Board Member Orientation planner for Early Intervention International Master s Students, 2011 2012 Alliance of Graduate Students for Diversity Member 2009-2010 Master s Program Student Representative in Birth- Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development Program Committee, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC 2009-2010 Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development Program Representative in Faculty-Student Liaison Committee, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC Community Service 2015 President, Oregon DEC 2015 Co-Chair, Marketplace, DEC 2015 Conference 2014 - Present Lead Academy Program Committee Member, DEC 2013-2014 Treasurer, Oregon DEC 2014 Planning Committee Member, Early Childhood Inclusion Summer Institute Western Oregon University 2014 Co-Chair, Family Stipend Committee, DEC 2014 Conference 2013-2014 Team Leader, marketing current and future Young Exceptional Children Monograph series 2013 DEC Nominations Committee Member for executive board and member at large positions 2012-2013 Membership Chair, Oregon DEC Fall 2012 Committee Member, Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children Conference 2000-2003 Volunteer, Mother Child Education Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey

Acar 9 Awards 2011-2013 Graduate Teaching Fellowship, College of Education, 2010-2011 IDEA Scholarship, Project Early, Early Intervention Program, 2008-2010 Graduate Assistantship, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina 2008-2010 High Achievement International Degree-Seeking Student Award, four consecutive semesters, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina. 2003 Dean s List, Bogazici University, Istanbul Turkey 1998-2003 Academic Merit Scholarship, Turkish Ministry of Education Professional Memberships Council for Exceptional Children DEC National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children (OAEYC) International Society of Early Intervention